Literary Village - The Democracy We Must Keep
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
In The Democracy We Must Keep , historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States -- from Patrick Henry's thunderous cry for liberty to Thomas Paine's incisive denunciation of one-man rule, to the Constitution's careful design of a government chosen by the people with limits on officials holding power, to George Washington's stirring Farewell Address, which warned Americans to protect their rights from the schemes of those who crave power. Stewart will discuss more details of the book and the fascinating history of the ideas that informed the creation of the United States. The talk will be followed by Q+A and book-signing. There will be several copies of the book available for free while supplies last. About the Author: Author of six widely-acclaimed, award-winning books of American history, three bestselling historical mysteries and two more historical novels, David O. Stewart is a popular speaker and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books. He honed his storytelling skills as a trial and appellate lawyer and newspaper reporter. For reasonable accommodations, please contact the Center for Accessibility at 202-727-2142 or [email protected]. For ASL or tactile interpretation, please allow at least seven (7) days notice.
